Danube Day in Slovakia

Children at Danube Day event
© Water Research Institute

Keep the Danube Blue this summer in Slovakia!

On June 27th, 2024, an event was held at Gabčíkovo Waterworks area. The event included educational demonstrations by various organizations such as the Slovak Environmental Agency, State Nature Protection of the Slovak Republic, Záhorie Protected Landscape Area, Slovak Museum of Nature Protection and Speleology, and Bojnice Zoo. Activities ranged from building birdhouses and insect hotels to learning about aquatic habitats and animal migration. Additionally, pupils could take a boat trip under the Gabčíkovo waterworks.

These events were held with the support of: The Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic, Water Management Construction, Slovak Water Management Enterprise, Water Research Institute, Slovak Environmental Agency, State Nature Protection of the Slovak Republic, Slovak Museum of Nature Protection and Speleology, Bojnice ZOO, and Water Managers. 

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Country Coordinators

Alena Kurecova of the Water Research Institute at alena.kurecova@vuvh.sk .